Paramount and Bad Robot Extend First Look Deal

Paramount Pictures and Bad Robot Productions have jointly announced today an extension of their exclusive, first-look agreement through December 2015.

Bad Robot’s original first look deal with Paramount began in 2006. They are currently shooting the next installment of the studios Star Trek franchise. Once again, Abrams is directing and Bad Robot is producing the tent-pole, which will be released in 3D on May 17, 2013.

J.J. is a unique talent and a captivating storyteller, said Brad Grey, Chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures. J.J., Bryan Burk and the whole Bad Robot team are an integral part of Paramount and were proud to continue our collaboration. Their pictures have extraordinary resonance around the world and were so pleased Paramount will be their home for years to come.

Brad, Rob, Adam and the whole Paramount team have given Bad Robot truly incredible support, a fun and smart collaborative environment and access to the best film distribution people in the business. I couldnt be happier knowing that Bad Robot features will remain at Paramount, said Abrams.

Bad Robots previous project with Paramount was Mission: Impossible  Ghost Protocol. The film, which was produced by Bad Robot, to date has brought in over $600 million in global box office revenue. Bad Robot and Paramounts creative partnership has resulted in great success over the last 6 years. In addition to the above mentioned films, projects between the companies have included: 2006s Mission: Impossible III, 2008s Cloverfield, 2009s Star Trek, 2010s Morning Glory, and 2011s Super 8.